-9th- Went up to Senator Pattersons office in the Capitol & gave him list of precincts & petitions for my confirmation &c. The matter is now before the Judiciary Com. & I must submit patiently to their judgment - be it good or bad. Committee met but Foraker was not present & case went over till next Monday - after some discussion. Will go over to New York for two or three days for a change. Am damned tired of Washington. Went to New York on afternoon train. Birch went to Chicago. Clarke & Smith both agreed to keep me informed. Arrived Waldorf-Astoria - met Joslin, Ralph & with Goodwin.